2026-01-21
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This is the Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shake China and the rest of the world.
This is the Beijing Hour.
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Now here's your host, Shane Begum with you on this Wednesday, January 21st, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, addressing the world economic forum in Davos,
Chinese Vice Premier Halifong has urged all countries to secure the world's future through cooperation.
The US president continues to criticize NATO allies,
saying the alliance would not be very strong without the United States.
And China strongly opposed the EU's new cybersecurity measures that could target Chinese telecom suppliers.
In business, China's high-tech and IT sectors were major economic drivers in 2025.
In sports, China is a time finalists of football's under-23 Asian Cup.
In culture and entertainment, iconic silk artworks on display in Beijing.
Now checking the day's top stories.
A Chinese vice-premier Halifong has urged all countries to secure the world's future through cooperation.
He made the remarks while delivering a special address at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The vice-premier also warned against unilateralism and a return to the law of the jungle.
Yu Boakun has more from the Swiss city.